Regional Manager

Introduction A company based in Free State has a position for a Regional Manager. Salary is negotiable. Duties & Responsibilities Deal Origination and Investment Execution Identify, originate, and structure commercially viable deals aligned with the company’s mandate in the Free State. Assess new applications for commercial viability and eligibility against the company’s investment criteria. Prepare investment proposals, including financial models, risk analysis, and investment motivations. Present deals to the company’s Committees (Investment and Credit) for approval. Ensure timely implementation and disbursement of approved transactions within set turnaround times. Address Credit Risk queries and Legal structuring matters collaboratively with head office teams. Oversee post-approval implementation and handover to Post Investment for monitoring. Pipeline Development and Business Growth Maintain a strong and quality pipeline that aligns with the company’s annual investment and empowerment targets. Drive active deal flow generation within the province through stakeholder engagement, outreach, and business development. Work with municipalities, provincial departments, DFIs, and business chambers to source viable projects. Identify investment opportunities that contribute to job creation and provincial economic growth. Financial Analysis and Modelling Develop robust financial models to evaluate project feasibility, profitability, and repayment capacity. Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to support decision‑making. Support valuations, pricing, and structuring of funding packages (debt, equity, or blended instruments). Provide quantitative and qualitative inputs for investment reports and presentations. Regional Leadership and Office Management Oversee daily operations of the Free State Regional Office and ensure compliance with company policies. Provide guidance and mentorship to the regional analyst and administrator. Ensure high‑quality deal screening, timely reporting, and effective client communication. Manage resources and workflows to meet turnaround time targets and organisational KPIs. Foster a results‑oriented, collaborative regional team culture aligned with the company’s core values. Stakeholder Management and Representation Represent the company in provincial stakeholder meetings, investment forums, and development partnerships. Coordinate with provincial government, business associations, and local enterprises to promote company offerings. Ensure alignment of provincial initiatives with company strategic priorities and transformation objectives. Promote company visibility through outreach programmes, SME workshops, and public engagements. Desired Experience & Qualification Minimum 5 years’ experience in investment analysis, deal structuring, or corporate finance. Proven experience in SME funding, venture capital, or development finance. Strong understanding of financial modelling, valuation, and credit risk analysis. Exposure to legal and transaction documentation (Shareholders Agreements, SPAs, etc.). Demonstrated ability to originate and close transactions independently. Experience engaging with government and development stakeholders preferred. Qualification Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Investment Management, or related field. Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Honours, CFA Level 1, MBA) advantageous. Package & Remuneration Negotiable #J-18808-Ljbffr